Nottingham’s Council House will be illuminated red, white and blue to mark the 75thanniversary of Victory In Europe (VE) Day this week. The milestone on Friday (8 May) was to be celebrated with a number of planned events taking place across the city, but the current lockdown measures have forced … [Read more...]
Nottingham businesses urged to apply for support grant
The number of grants issued to small businesses by Nottingham City Council has now reached £36 million, with 87% of those who have submitted their application having now received their grant. Business support grants are available for thousands of businesses in Nottingham, including those in … [Read more...]
Literacy volunteers need you!
Enjoy a volunteering role that is transforming lives of children. Just half a day a week commitment from you can make all the difference in a child’s life. It’s fun for everyone. … [Read more...]
Over 1,000 food parcels reach homes of vulnerable people in Nottingham
Nottingham City Council is continuing to reach vulnerable people isolating in their homes in the city with vital food supplies – with around 1,250 parcels delivered so far. Over a thousand people have now called the City Council to request help during the coronavirus pandemic. Almost 300 of those … [Read more...]
Funding boost to help key workers with Easter childcare
Nottingham City Council has announced a cash boost of £90,000 to help support critical workers with childcare over the Easter holidays. The authority announced plans two weeks ago to help schools remain open for children whose parents were on the frontline of the coronavirus outbreak, … [Read more...]
Award for Nottingham’s rainbow road as part of LGBT+ history month
The man behind Nottingham’s Rainbow Road in Hockley been honoured as part of a special awards ceremony to celebrate LGBT+ History Month in the city. Arran Heys from Nottingham City Council was responsible for organising the four vibrant zebra crossing style flags that were permanently painted … [Read more...]
Over 1,000 freshly planted trees vandalised in Clifton
More than 1,000 trees have been snapped and cut down just days after being planted in a "senseless act of vandalism". Nottingham City Council planted a total of 1,600 trees at the Clifton Playing Fields in Farnborough Road on December 6, in a bid to help improve the local environment and meets … [Read more...]
Clifton Church could be demolished to make way for council houses
A former church in Clifton could be demolished to make way for council houses. Nottingham City Council chiefs have agreed a budget to acquire the land of the former United Reform Church, in Southchurch Drive. The plan is for the site to be managed by Nottingham City Homes (NCH) - and up to 24 … [Read more...]
Boots Island site developer donates books to Nottingham’s children
The developer behind the transformation of the former Boots Island site has donated hundreds of books to children in Nottingham. The Conygar Investment Company has presented a cheque for £500 to Nottingham City Council’s Big Reading Challenge, a charity event raising money to provide a range of … [Read more...]
Big Reading Challenge
Nottingham City Council is holding another Big Reading Challenge in a bid to raise funds for a charity that gives free books to children in the city. City Councillors – including the Leader, Cllr David Mellen – will read to children at schools, libraries, nurseries and children centres across … [Read more...]